Waymo to Debut in Biggest Texas Cities After New York Setback

Alphabet Inc.’s Waymo will start offering commercial robotaxi service in the three biggest cities in Texas, pushing ahead with its aggressive expansion plan after a recent setback in New York.

The rollout of rides with no safety driver will begin Tuesday in Houston, Dallas and San Antonio, Waymo said in a statement. Operations will be initially be limited to zones of between 25 and 60 square miles (65 to 155 square kilometers), depending on the city.

The debut advances Waymo’s goal of starting service this year in more than 20 cities, from overseas capitals such as London and Tokyo ...